Having to e-brake does not necessarily imply that there's a car
travelling in front of me; it could be that a car from my left
suddenly tries to cut into my path; it could be a pedestrian who
suddenly tries to dash out; there are many possibilities.
Even if you let him pass, will he get across the other car ? He
will have no choice but to lane change.
That's assuming that there is a car in front of me as mentioned
earlier.
In any case, if there's a car in front of me and around me, then
it's pointless to discuss this already because this implies that
the road is congested and we are talking about a clear road ahead
over here.
And, if he sees you making way for him, will he step on the gas and
recklessly brush past you ? Yes, if he is in a rush to hospital, I
have nothing to say. But the fact is we dunno. If we keep doing
that, the new drivers see it and take it for granted that way will
be cleared for them if they encounter any
bikers.
That's not just limited to bikes, even car drivers do that among
themselves.
You are right in saying that these drivers will take it for granted
but my point is that safety should come first. If nothing happens,
all runs well and you show the SOB driver that you are no pushover,
good for you.
But what if something goes wrong?
Your stakes are definitely much higher and the odds are against
you.
The point in having this thread is to help newbies have a safe
journey on the road.
If you are an experienced rider and you have what it takes to
handle such a situation, go ahead, no one is stopping you. And I'm
glad that there are people like you who show drivers that some
bikers are no pushovers.
However, for a newbie, this is not advisable because they lack the
experience and thus they might panic in the event of an emergency.
This might cause them to fumble and get into an accident. Thus, I
would still advise them to move aside and let the fella pass.
